INTRODUCING THE XIAOMI REDMI 1S

The Xiaomi Company is becoming so popular in the communication world today, mainly because they wouldn’t stop thrilling the world with captivating devices. They have even promised to take their devices to a global level in the coming months, so, we shouldn’t be surprised by any means if we happen to see it dominate the mobile market anytime soon. The Xiaomi Redmi 1S is another interesting device that was manufactured by the Company. The Xiaomi Redmi 1S Smartphone was formally launched in July 2014. It comes with very interesting features you will expect in any Smartphone of your choice.

FEATURES

The Xiaomi Redmi 1S Smartphone comes with a 4.70 inch touch screen display, with a commendable resolution of 720 pixels by 1280 pixels at a PPI level of 312 pixels per inch. The phone is powered by 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 processor.
The Xiaomi Redmi 1S runs Android 4.3, and has a removable battery of 2000mAh capacity. It possesses 1GB of RAM, and carries an 8GB of internal storage which can also be expanded to 64GB, as it provides an external slot for a MicroSD card. Its measurement is 137.00 (height) x 69.00 (width) x 9.90 (thickness). Its weight is about 158.00 grams.
The Xiaomi Redmi 1S comes with a 8-megapixel primary camera which is on the rear and a 1.6-megapixel front shooter for selfie lovers. Let’s not forget that it is a dual SIM Smartphone i.e. GSM and GSM that accepts Regular and Regular. It possesses different connectivity options which includes, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM and 3G. As well as Sensors which includes, Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.
You can see the detailed specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 1S below;

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS OF THE XIAOMI REDMI 1S:

General Features

Platform: Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Mi UI v5

Processor: 1.6GHz quad-core Processor

GPU: Adreno 305

Memory: 1 GB RAM

Colours: Black, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Metallic Gray

Dimension: 137 x 69 x 9.9 mm

Weight: 158 g

SIM Type: Micro SIM

SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby

Display

Display: 4.7-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (312 ppi)

Display Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 2

Camera

Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video

Rear Camera Features: autofocus, LED Flash, HDR, Face Detection

Front Camera: 1.6MP Camera, 720p HD

Storage

Built-in Storage: 8GB Storage

Memory Card Support: up to 32GB

Bundled Cloud Storage: –

Network Support

2G GSM: 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz

2G CDMA 1X: No

3G WCDMA: 900 / 2100MHz

3G CDMA EVDO: No

4G LTE: No

Internet & Connectivity

GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps

EDGE: Yes

3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21 Mbps

HSPA+: No

CDMA EVDO: No

4G LTE: No

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes

Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, LE

NFC: No

Infrared Blaster: No

USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB on the Go

Messaging

SMS/MMS: Yes

Instant Messaging: Yes

Push Emails: Yes

Email Protocol:

Entertainment

Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+

Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD

FM Radio: Yes

Loudspeaker: Yes

3.5mm Jack: Yes

Navigation

Navigation: Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS

Maps: Google Maps

Sensors & Control

Digital Compass: Yes

Accelerometer: Yes

Proximity Sensor: Yes

Light Sensor: Yes

Barometer: Yes

Pedometer: No

Gyroscope: Yes

Fingerprint Scanner: No

Iris Scanner: No

Intelligent Digital Assistant: –

Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No

Voice Control: –

Other Features

Video Streaming: Yes

Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (dedicated mic)

Wireless Charging: No

Water Resistant: No

Dust Resistant:

Image Editor: Yes

Video Editor: Yes

Document Viewer: Yes

Document Editor: No (download at store)

Battery

Battery: 2000 mAh Li-Ion Battery

Talktime: –

Standby Time: –

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Xiaomi Redmi 1S, just like the other Xiaomi devices, is not yet available in Nigeria. Therefore, we currently have no data on pricing and availability. But when available, Xiaomi Redmi 1S Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N19, 000 to N35, 000 at launch. But its price in India currently starts from Rs. 5,999. The Xiaomi Company just like earlier explained will soon be going global, so that their customers can now gain full access to it anywhere they are. We will be keeping you updated with any new development from Xiaomi. Do not forget that is our priority, just stick with us.